De Rerum Natura by Lucretius

1. What is the primary theme of 'De Rerum Natura'?

A) The nature of humanity
B) The importance of religion
C) The nature of the universe
D) The inevitability of fate

2. How does Lucretius describe the universe?

A) As a reflection of human perception
B) As a fixed and unchanging entity
C) As a creation of gods
D) As composed of atoms and void

3. What does Lucretius assert about the existence of gods?

A) They created the universe out of chaos
B) They control every aspect of life
C) They do not intervene in the universe
D) They are embodiments of nature

4. Which of the following does Lucretius NOT attribute to the gods?

A) Human morality
B) Creation of the universe
C) The beauty of nature
D) The order of the cosmos

5. What does Lucretius argue is the root cause of social conflict?

A) Anxiety and fear of loss
B) Poverty
C) Differences in opinion
D) Religion

6. What does Lucretius say about love?

A) It is the greatest virtue
B) It is purely biological
C) It is always rewarding
D) It can lead to turmoil and pain

7. What role do senses play in Lucretius's philosophy?

A) They are misleading and deceptive
B) They are irrelevant
C) They should be ignored
D) They are a means to acquire knowledge

8. In which poetic form is 'De Rerum Natura' written?

A) Hexameter
B) Free verse
C) Iambic pentameter
D) Couplets

9. What concept is introduced by Lucretius to explain the movement of atoms?

A) The push and pull
B) The swerve
C) Magnetic attraction
D) Divine intervention

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